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Where should I place Sonos Era 300?

I got Sonos Arc and Sub under my TV, but I lack a rear/surround sound. So I consider buying Sonos Era 300. What do you think is the best pla...
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Home Theater and Television Recommendation Megathread

Looking for information on Sonos home theater setups? Find answers about surround sound, Dolby Digital, TV recommendations, and all the rest...
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AndyOfEnglandContributor I
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Beam Stuttering Audio

I have a beam and from time to time, I get stuttering audio. The sound often corrects itself but it’s not something I’ve had before. The input source is a Sky Q box with local content (not streamed) and it’s using a HdMI cable plugged into a brand new Samsung TV. It can happen with all/any content type. Non HD, HD and 4K. Old and new content too.

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5 years ago
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Trolls12Contributor I
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SPDIF to Beam / converter needed

I have a Spectre X40 TV, and it has an SPDIF connection for outgoing audio. However, it seems like a regular audio plug, not at all like the optical converter plug that came with the Beam. I assume there is some sort of converter I can buy, but no idea what it's called. Anyone know? This is the TV side: [img]58629836-9c8b-4d3e-bebf-cf983f0e805d.png[/img]

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5 years ago
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nutcrack3rContributor I
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Projector and Sonos 5.1 Surround Set connection

I want to create a home theater using an [b]Optoma UHD60 [/b]projector and [b]Sonos 5.1 Surround Set with Playbar and Sonos One speakers[/b]. I am thinking of connecting a [i]PC or Raspberry Pie[/i] to the [i]projector[/i]. As I see the [i]playbar [/i]has to connect to the [i]projector [/i]via [b]optical in[/b]. [i]UHD60 [/i]has an [i]optical out[/i] so I am thinking of connecting the projector to the playbar with a [i]long optical cable[/i]. My questions are: 1. Is this connection [i]proper[/i] for this setup to [b]work[/b]? 2. Does this connection provide [b]5.1 surround sound[/b]? 3. Does the long optical cable have [b]audio quality loss[/b]? 4. Is it ok to connect the optical cable to the [i]projector[/i] or is it better to find a [b]source[/b] with optical out?

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5 years ago
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Cardiff StationContributor I
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Beam overrides speaker settings on Samsung TV

I have Beam and 2 x Sono Ones connected to my TV. However my wife often does not want to hear what's on the TV, so I use bluetooth headphones. In my Samsung TV speaker settings you can choose 'Receiver' ie Sonos or Bluetooth. When I choose Bluetooth the sound comes to the headset for about 3 seconds - the Sonos sound goes off, then the headset is cut out and sound reverts to Sonos. Why? My previous sound bar (a Bose) didn't do this. Currently I have to disconnect the HDMI (ARC) from the TV to allow the bluetooth to work uninterrupted. Any ideas how to solve this problem please?

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melvimbe
5 years ago
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HarbourWolfContributor I
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Connecting TV remote for volume control

I just got a new TV and cannot connect the remote control. I went to room settings, chose TV room, remote, remote control setup, and when I pressed the volume + button the soundbar did not detect any signal. I tried doing with IR switched on and off and it didn't work. It's a new LG OLED TV.

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5 years ago
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NeillyContributor I
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Samsung / Sky Q / Beam - ANY success stories?

Hey everyone - I bought a Beam last week, lovely bit of kit. I'm ready to pull the trigger on the purchase of a Samsung TV (the UE50NU7400 to be precise) but I'm frankly terrified at all the reports of people being unable to get DD from Sky Q (and indeed many other sources) whilst using ARC between Beam and Samsung TV. Sky Q is our primary source of content and I'd be loathed to fallback to optimal and lose the Alexa integration. So... is anyone successful in getting DD sound with a Beam connected via ARC to a Samsung (ideally a UE50NU7400) TV? Thanks in advance!

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5 years ago
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AlinContributor I
posted in Home theater

Vocals on Beam

Hi,just got a full 5.1 setup,Beam,two Sonos One and a Sub,it sound ok but the Beam when watching at low levels the vocals are so quiet that I always have to put the volume up and is not very convenient specially later in the night,I’ve checked the app and adjust the Speech Mode on but still wished the volume was better,at the moment is sound similar to the tv speakers,had a chance to try the Samsung HW-N950 and that was proper sound coming out from the centre channel.Any ideas on how to increase the vocals on the Beam?

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5 years ago
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MrJinxyContributor I
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Switching back to Sony TV sound after playing music

Hi all, new to the forum but first time poster. Never had any issues with Sonos products so never felt the need to ask a question. I have recently purchased the Beam, very impressed with its sound etc. but what is really bugging me is being able to switch back to TV audio after playing music through the Beam? I’m connected via ARC HDMI I see many similar questions on here but none of the answers have helped me. I don’t have Alexa enabled as I have kids and they just shout Alexa all day so that isn’t an option for me. That leaves me with the Sonos app. I click on the Beam then “browse” and that’s where I become stuck. I keep pressing TV but nothing happens. The only way to get TV sound back through the Beam is turning the TV off by the plug, not even turning off via standby helps. It’s pretty poor from Sonos really I must admit. I have tried all settings in TV and app but had no success. I wondered if anyone had any other ideas? I actually upgraded from a Bose system, never h

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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tdunderwoodContributor I
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Beam Control of TV Using HDMI ARC Connection

Trying to use a Beam to control a 70' Vizio TV with the HDMI ARC connection. Using Alexa, I can turn on or off the TV, and control the volume of the TV. However, if I turn OFF the TV using the Remote Control, the Beam can not turn the TV on and in fact, the only way to turn the TV on is to reboot the TV by removing the power cord. I have searched for any Power Control settings on the TV, with no success. I also spent an hour on the phone with Sonos support, with no success. Any suggestions?

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5 years ago
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Carbuff2Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Beam defaults to MUSIC when TV is turned off

Is there a way to have the Beam soundbar provide TV sound automatically when the TV is turned on? Currently I have to either tell Alexa to switch to TV sound, or click 'TV' via the Sonos app. Would simply like to turn on the TV and have sound, rather than have to talk to the soundbar each time I turn the TV on!

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5 years ago
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StackContributor II
posted in Home theater

Just ordered the Beam should it be paired with the sub?

As the title says i've ordered the Beam and it should arrive tomorrow. I currently have a sub paired with two play 1s (with a play 5 as my center speaker for music/not TV). The play 5 will now go upstairs so do i keep my sub paired with the play 1's when i connect the beam to my TV or does the sub sound better paired with the beam?

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5 years ago
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KwmsContributor I
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Sound on Beam is worse than TV speakers

I purchased and connected a Beam via HDMI-ARC, however the sound is very limited. I have to turn it up to 35 to hear the TV, while I'm in the room. It is connected to a Samsung UN55F6300AF. When I look at the TV sound settings, I see that the sound is processed through PCM rather than Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital is greyed out. Would connecting via optical cable produce a better sound? For music it sounds really good, like a SONOS should...but for TV it is not cutting it. I want to like this thing, since I love the Ones I own.

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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chadberry44Contributor I
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Will my beam play with my play 1's while watching tv?

will my play 1's connect to my beam while watching tv?

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5 years ago
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ittaiContributor I
posted in Home theater

No sound on Sony 49x900f

Just tried to connect a new beam to a new Sony 49x900f via hdmi arc - no sound.... I go to - home - settings - external inputs - Bravia sync settings - Bravia sync control .....and it won’t allow me to switch that on - I just get message “not available while Bravia sync compatible audio system is used”...? When I go to “Bravia sync devise list” I get a non specific audio devise and when I try to enable it nothing happens.... When I connect through the optical cable it works but no volume control from the remote..... Is it possible to start the whole configuration process all over ? - completely formatting the app and the beam ?.... Thank you in advance Ittai

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uncletom62Contributor I
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Added SUB to PLAYBAR and don't think it has much improvement.

Added a SUB to my PLAYBAR and don't think it really adds much improvement. The Playbar is great. It is quite enjoyable as it is. With the SUB on sale, I picked one up but I really don't see it as a MUST HAVE addition. It is set up correctly. I don't hear $600 noticeable enhancement for watching TV or listening to Music. Anybody else feel the same way???

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AjTrek1
5 years ago
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gmsugareeContributor I
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Beam - Swittch to TV Sound without Alexa or App

Hi, Just got the beam this weekend and when my kids go to watch TV, often the sound has been switched to music on the beam. I know that you can ask Alexa to change it back to TV, but I am not planning on using Alexa, I do not like Alexa. Also my kids don't use the App, so I have to manually change it back for them every time. One thread said you can just hit volume up or down on the TV Remote and it will kick in but that didn't work for me. Any other suggestions?

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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cakeoffContributor I
asked in Home theater

Using HDMI device

I've set up my beam and get sound while watching Freeview via internal tuner. The problem is when I wake Nvidia Shield TV with HDMI CEC, there is what looks like a Sonos screen saver I assumed that as the Beam has ARC, I could use my Shield as usual for Video and the beam would handle audio? Sony TV HDMI (1) ARC > Sonos Beam (Ethernet) HDMI (2) > Nvidia Shield TV

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melvimbe
5 years ago
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chansendContributor I
asked in Home theater

Connecting my Samsung Smart TV to my wifi using Sonos

How do I connect my Samsung Smart TV to my existing wifi speakers using Sonos? I already have my existing wifi set up with a Connect to be able to stream via my wifi speakers. Can I use the same Connect box to connect my TV (in the same place) to also use my wifi speakers?

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5 years ago
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dddogContributor I
asked in Home theater

Wired speakers connected to Sonos amp paired with Beam

Would my wired Speakers connected to the Sonos Amp play in perfect sync with the Beam? I’d like to have them all play together if it will work.

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Chris
5 years ago
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amfnycEnthusiast I
posted in Home theater

Connect Sub to Multiple Groups?

In my living room I currently have a stereo pair of Play5 for music. I'd like to add a Beam just for the TV. I'm also considering adding a sub. Is there any way to have the sub work with both the Play5s and the Beam depending on which is active? I'm assuming the answer is no, but I thought it would be worth asking.

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jgatie
3 months ago
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jsnydermanContributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos Connect goes offline

I have 2 Sonos:1's and 1 Sonos:connect. If had Sonos connect running since before WiFi was even supported. My Connect keeps going offline. Honestly, this has been happening for years and I always hoped that it would eventually go away with software updates or other changes. In full disclosure, I'm in IT so I have tried a number of different changes to no avail and I dont have your "typical" home network with an open router. I have switched from the Sonos wireless to WiFi and back. I have tried different channels. I have moved the devices around and moved other potentially interfering devices. I update the system whenever an update comes out. I have a pretty small 1200 sq ft home with two high-end Ruckus wireless APs. In addition, I have changed out firewalls, routers, and switches (just due to upgrades over the years). I have reviewed firewall logs and created open policies for the Sonos devices (although shouldnt be a factor in this case). The Connect is connec

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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danajmreesContributor I
posted in Home theater

Beam and LG smart TV annoying Bug

I have a Beam and LG smart TV ( webos) when i play a blue ray it starts off fine and then the TV jumps to input 2 ( which is the beam on the arc input) and you get the screensaver thing Then i have to press the imput to the bluray ( hdmi 1) , the picture is frozen with no sound . i press play of the remote and the tv jumps back to imput 2 ( beam with screen save) and from there you just go round and round in a circle. If you switch off the lg sync control thing ( ive forgotten what its called) then the sound out of the beam doesnt work at all. if i use the optical cable its all fine , but i dont really want to use it that way. I was hoping to use the hdmi function with all the bells and whisltes does any one have any ideas please?

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controlav
5 years ago
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J DContributor I
asked in Home theater

Connecting Sonos Beam to TV with Digital Audio Coaxial Port (Old TV does not have HDMI ARC)

Hi, I have an older Philips TV (42PES0001 d) that has HDMI but not ARC, it has L/R audio out and Digital Audio Out - Coaxial. I am having trouble finding a connection method to the single HDMI port on the Beam. Google hasn't helped, hoping someone here can put me in the right direction. Thanks in advance JD

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5 years ago
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Adamon17Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos beam and Samsung anynet+

For as long as I've had my TV, only hdmi port 1 has appeared to work with anynet+. This is regardless of which devices are connected. I just got the beam and only hdmi port 3 is the ARC channel. Plugging the beam into port 1 allows control of the TV with the Alexa but obviously no sound comes out unless its in port 3, which doesn't allow for anynet+ control. Does anyone know if this is normal or if I can get anynet+ to work on multiple ports? I have tried power cycling and unplugging the TV already. It doesn't seem to matter if nothing else is connected or if they're all connected, it still only works with hdmi port 1.

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5 years ago
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mlint16Contributor I
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Xfinity remote volume control issue

The Xfinity remote initially controlled the volume from long distances and then it would only work if you were 5 feet or less away from the playbar.

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5 years ago
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